15 Reasons We Want to be in Nashville Right About Now

There’s a myriad of reasons to love Nashville: gorgeous city parks, Hattie B’s Hot Chicken, The Nashville Farmers’ Market and the chances you’ll stumble into a really good music show while just trying to get a burger. Here’s 15 more reasons we want to be there, and we think you should too.

1. If you watch Aziz Ansari’s Master of None, you know he busted out his bold moves for Dev’s first date with Rachel. Though we approve a spur of the moment weekend getaway to Music City, we’re thinking some neighborhood action is more our style. Mad props for visiting the iconicManuel’s though, because let’s face it, rhinestone-embedded jackets are everything. While you’re in the thick of downtown, visit Hatch Show Print, Nashville’s historic letterpress, for some sweet nostalgia.

2. They’ve got some mysterious entrances. Exhibit A: The incredible Catbird Seat. It looks normal, sure, until you open the door and are led to a sketchy elevator. Just kidding. Not sketchy. Your date will probably get amped by the espionage factor anyway.That is, if you can get in. Vogue declared The Catbird Seat one of the 13 HardestRestaurant Reservations in America Right Now. You might have better luck downstairs in The Patterson House, a speakeasy of sorts. Walk into a library and be escorted through heavy curtains to the bar area for their top-notch libations. It may take your eyes a moment to adjust. This place is lit for nefarious assignations. Exhibit B: The Crying Wolf’s long dim hallway and minimal signage. What awaits you is a raucous, tatted crowd, music, drinks, and damn fine burgers.

3. East Nashville still has hipsters plus more than a few places you’ll want to hang out. We suggest 3 Crow Bar to chillax–a streetside table is crucial. Or go to TheTreehouse because well, there’s a treehouse out back; they’ve also got a late night menu with Tempura Fried Cauliflower. Score. Of course there’s always Five Points Pizza and I Dream of Weenie which need no introduction.

10. It’s a college town. Near Vanderbilt University is Hillsboro Village with plenty of cute shops and restaurants. Wander down tree-lined 21st street when adulting is just too much. The spiritedPangaea will take you back to your college days. We’re coveting their belt buckles. That line you see wrapping around the building is for a Nashville classic, the Pancake Pantry. We can’t resist poking inA Village of Flowersand snagging a few succulents and one of their cute containers. Then a quick swing throughA Thousand Faces for a gift. Posh Boutiquehas both men’s and women’s clothing to keep you and yours on point. When lunch rolls around,Fido is where you want to be. It’s a madhouse for good reason, trust us. Most everything is locally sourced and amazing, including their house baked muffins and desserts. While Nashville’s favorite arthouse cinemaBelcourt Theatre is temporarily closed for renovations, they’ve got one more pop-up event to tide you over. June can’t come soon enough, Belcourt!